Willetton vs. Warwick
PERTH, Australia (Interstat) — Willetton visits Warwick on Friday in a Women’s NBL matchup between two teams seeking a bounce-back win after losses in their previous outings. The game tips off at Perth in Western Australia.
Willetton (3-4) is coming off a 100-64 loss at Goldfields on May 2, while Warwick (4-4) dropped a 73-62 decision at home to Rockingham on the same day.
Willetton forward Emma Calvert has been a consistent scorer, averaging 18.2 points over her last five games. In the loss to Goldfields, she posted 22 points, three rebounds and two blocks. Calvert also recorded a double-double on April 25 at Kalamunda with 22 points and 15 rebounds.
Warwick guard Jayda Clark leads her team in scoring and playmaking. She had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the loss to Rockingham. Clark has reached at least 15 points in each of her last five outings, including a 30-point effort against East Perth on April 10.
Both teams enter the contest with identical 2-2 records in their last four games. Willetton has split its two road games this season, while Warwick is 2-1 at home.
Friday’s game is the first of two scheduled meetings between the sides. They will meet again July 11 at Willetton.